73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
76/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
81/100
148 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
8 professional tests
User signal (40%)
94/100
2,005 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 — better wet, treadwear and handling. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 if comfort and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Supercar 3 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | 78 |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 94 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 94 |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 94% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Tire Rack owners | 56 | 55 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Supercar 3 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 50 |
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 74 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 68 | 65 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 59 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Eagle F1 Supercar 3 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 93 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 85 |
| Dry | 90 | 86 |
| Wet | 56 | 83 |
| Comfort | 76 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 70 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 90 |
| Handling | 93 | 96 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #3/5 · Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Cup 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 vs 3R vs Toyo R888R | 94% #2/7 · Michelin Range Test - CrossClimate 3, 3 Sport, Primacy 5, Pilot Sport 5 and Cup 2 | +4.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/5 · Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Cup 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 vs 3R vs Toyo R888R | 20% #5/8 · The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested! | +13.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 95% #2/5 · Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Cup 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 vs 3R vs Toyo R888R | 100% #1/8 · The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -5 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 is widely regarded as a high-performance, track-focused tire that offers exceptional dry grip and consistent thermal stability for enthusiasts. While it excels in spirited driving and HPDE sessions, users note that it requires significant heat to reach optimal performance and is poorly suited for cold or wet conditions. It is frequently praised as a cost-effective, durable alternative to more expensive track-oriented tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and consistent performance during long track sessions.
- High thermal stability with minimal 'greasy' fall-off when pushed hard.
- Excellent value proposition compared to premium competitors.
- Predictable handling and progressive breakaway characteristics at the limit.
- Surprisingly good road manners and noise levels for an extreme performance tire.
Cons
- Poor wet weather performance and high risk of hydroplaning in standing water.
- Requires significant warm-up time; performance is lackluster in temperatures below 60°F.
- Short tread life, particularly when subjected to aggressive track use or heavy vehicles.
- Persistent supply chain issues and nationwide backorders.
- Shallow initial tread depth limits total usable life.
Observations
- Owners of heavy, high-horsepower vehicles like the Camaro ZL1 and BMW M3 report rapid rear tire wear but appreciate the tire's ability to manage high torque.
- Users note that the tire runs wider than other brands in the same size, which can affect fitment and clearance on some setups.
- The tire is frequently cited as the 'gold standard' for the 6th Gen Camaro 1LE platform, with many users noting it is specifically engineered for that vehicle's chassis.
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 is widely regarded as a premier track-focused tire that offers exceptional dry-weather grip and steering precision for high-performance vehicles. While it provides surprising levels of feedback and stability for a semi-slick, users emphasize that it is not a traditional daily driver tire, as it requires significant heat to reach optimal performance and suffers from rapid tread wear and compromised wet-weather safety.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather traction and cornering grip
- High levels of steering feedback and communicative handling
- Predictable and progressive breakaway characteristics at the limit
- Strong, stiff sidewalls that enhance stability during spirited driving
- Surprisingly capable on track for a street-legal tire
Cons
- Very short tread life and rapid wear
- Poor performance in cold temperatures and standing water
- Requires significant heat to reach optimal operating grip
- High price point relative to longevity
- Tendency to pick up and throw road debris due to sticky compound
Observations
- Users with high-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive sports cars (e.g., Corvette, M2, GT3) report the most significant benefits in traction, though they also experience the fastest wear.
- Drivers of lighter vehicles (e.g., Mazda MX-5) note that the tire's stiff sidewall significantly improves steering precision compared to standard performance tires.
- Some users on AWD platforms noted that the tire's performance is highly dependent on proper tire pressure management to avoid overheating during track sessions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 11 | — |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 7 - 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 220 AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Goodyear
85
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 — better wet, treadwear and handling. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 if comfort and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores 83 vs 56 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores 90 vs 68 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 scores 76 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 scores 90 vs 86 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.